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Jennifer Smith

1299 875th Street

Summary

I am a passionate Agriculture Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. I work hard at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts thru interactive classroom instruction, FFA and SAE. Successful in helping students develop strong learning and social skills that they will carry throughout their careers and lives.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Agriculture Teacher

Williamsville High School
08.2015 - Current
  • Courses Taught:
  • Introduction to Agriculture
  • Plant Biology/Animal Biology
  • Agricultural Business/Agricultural Sales
  • Landscaping/Greenhouse
  • Ag Mechanics-Woodworking 1-4
  • Adv. Agriculture Mechanical Science
  • Agriculture Technology-AutoCAD, Drones, Hand drafting, Precision Ag, 3D Printing
  • Advanced Ag Engineering-Robotics
  • Welding 1-4
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects, student taught lessons, Quizzez, Kahoots, Review Jeopardy, Hands on Labs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents. Experience with Teacherease and Skyword.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities thru IAVAT Conference, IL Soybean Association and FCAE.
  • Mentored new teachers from student teachers to Owl to Owl program, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Led professional development workshops for peers on color personalities and Quick fun labs in the Agriculture Classroom.
  • Each student has a SAE. Have had multiple American Degrees and State Degrees. Have had a State Winner in Outdoor Recreation with a Silver placing at National FFA.
  • Host Agronomy for High School and Jr. High.
  • Compete in Parliamentary Procedure with placings in 2nd, 3rd and 5th place. Agronomy placing 1st and 2nd places. 1st and 2nd place individuals with multiple top ten individuals. Horse Judging, Ag Mechanics, Public Speaking, Ag Sales, Dairy Foods, Foods, Greenhand Quizbowl,
  • Attend Leadership Training School, Greenhand Conference and BUILD Conference. State and National FFA Convention.

Agriculture Teacher

A-C Central Jr./Sr High School
08.2013 - 07.2015
  • Courses Taught:
  • Biological Science of Agriculture Applications- Animals
  • Woodshop
  • Horticultural Productions
  • Introduction to Agriculture
  • Agricultural Business Management/Agricultural Sales
  • Physical Science of Agricultural Applications
  • Agricultural Mechanics-Welding
  • Yearbook
  • Landscaping and Turf Grass Management.
  • 7th and 8th Grade Natural Resources.
  • Classroom Instructional Items:
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Organized FFA activities that promoted the 3 Circle Model of a well-balanced Agriculture classroom.
  • Hosted Dairy Foods Career Development Event.
  • Had multiple FFA members compete and win with their Supervised Agriculture Experience Records.
  • FFA members attended: Livestock Judging, Public Speaking with a 3rd place district placement in Creed Speaking, Parliamentary Procedure, Dairy Foods, Foods, Agronomy, Horse Judging and Meats Judging.
  • Attended LTS, Greenhand Conference, BUILD, State and National FFA Convention.

Substitute Teacher

Winchester Grade School
10.2011 - 11.2011
  • Substitute for October and November due to surgery
  • 7th Grade Life Science
  • 8th Grade Earth Science

Agriculture Teacher

Astoria High School
08.2006 - 07.2008
  • 8th Grade Exploratory Agriculture.
  • Highly Qualified Teacher in Science.
  • Introduction to Agriculture.
  • Biological Science Applications in Agriculture.
  • Agricultural Business.
  • Horticulture/Landscaping
  • Senior Agricultural Projects.
  • Advanced Agricultural Science.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Organized FFA Events and Career Development Events. Hosted a Livestock Judging CDE. Attended Agronomy, Public Speaking, Dairy Foods, Forestry and Horse Judging.
  • All students had an EZ Record SAE. Had multiple students win at section and compete at Districts.
  • Attended Greenhand Conference, State and National FFA Convention.

Agriculture Teacher

Winchester High School
01.2005 - 07.2006
  • Highly Qualified Teacher in Science.
  • Introduction to Agriculture.
  • Biological Science Applications in Agriculture.
  • Agricultural Business.
  • Horticulture/Landscaping.
  • Welding 1 and 2.
  • Agriculture Power and Mechanics.
  • Agricultural Operations (Advanced Ag Science)
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as designing labs and completing labs. Students worked in Peer Groups and taught lessons.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
  • FFA attended Livestock Judging, Agronomy, Public Speaking, Agricultural Mechanics.
  • Hosted Agronomy CDE.
  • Attended State and National FFA Convention.

Agriculture Student Teacher

Astoria High School
08.2004 - 12.2004
  • Introduction to Agriculture.
  • Biological Science Application in Agriculture.
  • Agricultural Mechanics.
  • 8th Grade Exploratory Agriculture.
  • Agricultural Business Management.
  • Plant Science.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
12-2004

Skills

  • SAE for All Work Based Learning
  • Commercial Drone Pilot License
  • 3D Printing
  • AutoCad
  • Planning
  • Organizing
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building

Credentials Skills

  • PEL in Agricultural Education
  • Middle School Endorsement
  • SAE for All Work Based Learning Endorsement
  • Commercial Drone Pilot License

Timeline

Agriculture Teacher

Williamsville High School
08.2015 - Current

Agriculture Teacher

A-C Central Jr./Sr High School
08.2013 - 07.2015

Substitute Teacher

Winchester Grade School
10.2011 - 11.2011

Agriculture Teacher

Astoria High School
08.2006 - 07.2008

Agriculture Teacher

Winchester High School
01.2005 - 07.2006

Agriculture Student Teacher

Astoria High School
08.2004 - 12.2004

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Western Illinois University

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